Movie star David Morrissey visits pupils at Southport's Birkdale High School to talk acting

MOVIE star David Morrissey dropped in to a Birkdale High School to share stories about making films and performing on stage.

BAFTA nominee David, led Christ the King’s performing arts and film studies students in an inspiring discussion.

Liverpool-born David started his career at the Everyman Youth Theatre in the city and is well known for northern dramas like BBC’s Clocking Off.

The Birkdale visitor later trained at RADA and had lead roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.

During the session at Christ the King, students watched a montage of David’s work from TV and film.

Media and Film Studies teacher Keith Mulhearn said: “This was followed by a talk from David about the film industry and directing film. He spoke about the British film industry and Hollywood. He focused on the financial difficulties faced by British film companies.

“We are very grateful to David for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit CTK.”

At the end of the session sixth form students got to ask David about his career and how his experience could help them in their A level studies.